MO.gov News Feed /news-rss MO.gov News Feed Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:23 +0000 en-us Gov. Nixon's request for disaster assistance for residents and businesses in Jefferson County granted by SBA http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_s_request_for_disaster_assistance_for_residents_and_businesses http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_s_request_for_disaster_assistance_for_residents_and_businesses Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:01 +0000 Gov. Nixon's request for disaster assistance for residents and businesses in Jefferson County granted by SBA In letter to coalition members, Gov. Nixon says efforts to strengthen Medicaid in Missouri will continue http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_says_efforts_to_strengthen_Medicaid_in_Missouri_will_continue http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_says_efforts_to_strengthen_Medicaid_in_Missouri_will_continue Tue, 21 May 2013 12:16:05 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY - In a letter to Medicaid coalition members, Gov. Jay Nixon today said efforts to bring the dollars Missourians send to Washington back to strengthen Medicaid in Missouri would continue. The proposed expansion would draw down the federal dollars available to expand health coverage to an additional 300,000 working Missourians. Attorney General Koster and Bridgeton Police Chief Hood reaffirm increased patrol during Bridgeton Landfill work http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_Bridgeton_PoliceChiefHood_increase_patrol_landfill_work/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_Bridgeton_PoliceChiefHood_increase_patrol_landfill_work/ Tue, 21 May 2013 10:19:05 +0000 Attorney General Chris Koster and Bridgeton Police Chief Don Hood confirmed in a phone call this morning that there will be a substantially increased police presence in neighborhoods near the Bridgeton Landfill while residents take advantage of a lodging program in effect during the remediation work at the landfill. State Treasurer Clint Zweifel partners with the Jewish Federation in Older Missourian Education Initiative http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouriStateTreasurerClintZweifel/~3/SiRxTn53C58/state-treasurer-clint-zweifel-partners-with-the-jewish-federation-in-older-missourian-education-initiative http://www.treasurer.mo.gov/newsroom/news-and-events/item/2013/05/21/state-treasurer-clint-zweifel-partners-with-the-jewish-federation-in-older-missourian-education-initiative Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 ST. LOUIS – State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) joined Jewish Federation of St. Louis President Andrew Rehfeld and Jewish Federation members today to announce that the Jewish Federation has partnered with him as part of the Older Missourian Education Initiative. This initiative is aimed at helping older Missourians with Unclaimed Property claims and management. Treasurer Zweifel is also warning older Missourians to be cautious of scams involving Unclaimed Property. Initiative Petition Amending Article VIII of the Missouri Constitution Open for Public Comment http://www.sos.mo.gov/news.asp?id=1204 http://www.sos.mo.gov/news.asp?id=1204 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:01:32 +0000 Initiative Petition Amending Article IX of the Missouri Constitution Open for Public Comment http://www.sos.mo.gov/news.asp?id=1205 http://www.sos.mo.gov/news.asp?id=1205 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:01:32 +0000 GPS monitoring imposed on former Mamtek CEO Bruce Cole --Attorney General Koster sought elevated monitoring as a condition of bond-- http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/GPS_monitoring_imposed_Mamtek_Bruce_Cole/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/GPS_monitoring_imposed_Mamtek_Bruce_Cole/ Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:15 +0000 The St. Charles County Circuit Court today imposed GPS monitoring as a condition of former Mamtek CEO Bruce Cole?s bond while he awaits trial on four counts of securities fraud and one count of felony theft. Attorney General Koster sues Polk County developer for clean-water violations http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_sues_Polk_County_developer_clean-water_violations/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_sues_Polk_County_developer_clean-water_violations/ Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:44 +0000 Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit in Polk County against a real-estate developer for violations of Missouri?s Clean Water Law. Missouri Veterans Commission Invites Public to Memorial Day Ceremonies at State Veterans Cemeteries http://www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/News/NewsDetail.asp?ID=N03130004 http://www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/News/NewsDetail.asp?ID=N03130004 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:34:30 +0000 Attorney General Koster enters agreement with Camden County businesses for clean water law violations http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_enters_agreement_Camden_County_businesses_clean_water_violations/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_enters_agreement_Camden_County_businesses_clean_water_violations/ Mon, 20 May 2013 13:12:38 +0000 Attorney General Chris Koster has reached a settlement in a case against Tupelo Honey?s, LLC, Glory Hole, Inc., Cantina Tres Hombres, LLC and Mr. Larry Murdock. The case concerned the operation and use of an unpermitted wastewater lagoon for certain businesses in the Greenview Shopping Center in Camdenton. Attorney General Koster sues Ralls County woman for clean-water violations http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_sues_Ralls_County_woman_clean-water_violations/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_sues_Ralls_County_woman_clean-water_violations/ Mon, 20 May 2013 13:08:09 +0000 Attorney General Chris Koster has filed a lawsuit in Ralls County against Mary Lou Callicott, owner of the Callicott Mobile Home Park, for violations of Missouri?s Clean Water Law. Global reinsurance provider to build new headquarters in St. Louis County, expected to create 300 new jobs, Gov. Nixon announces http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Global_reinsurance_provider_to_build_new_headquarters_in_St_Louis_County http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Global_reinsurance_provider_to_build_new_headquarters_in_St_Louis_County Mon, 20 May 2013 12:49:02 +0000 CHESTERFIELD - One of the largest global providers of life reinsurance is building a new headquarters facility in St. Louis County, Gov. Jay Nixon announced today. Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), which is marking its 40th anniversary in the St. Louis area in 2013, will be constructing a new 405,000 square-foot facility that will serve as the company's new global headquarters, involving a capital investment of $140 million. The new headquarters will support RGA's continued expansion in the area that is expected to create 300 new jobs over the next several years. Gov. Nixon announces resignation of Director of Social Services Alan Freeman http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_announces_resignation_of_Director_of_Social_Services_Alan_Freeman http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_announces_resignation_of_Director_of_Social_Services_Alan_Freeman Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:29 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today announced that Missouri Department of Social Services Director Alan Freeman has resigned from the department to return to his position as president and chief executive officer of Grace Hill Health Centers Inc. The Governor will name Deputy Director of Social Services Brian Kinkade as acting director when Freeman's resignation takes effect on May 31. Memorial Service honored three Missouri firefighters who died in the line of duty http://www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/news/template.asp?ID=N10130001 http://www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/news/template.asp?ID=N10130001 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:56 +0000 Kander statement on conviction of executives behind Petro America scam http://www.sos.mo.gov/news.asp?id=1203 http://www.sos.mo.gov/news.asp?id=1203 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:32 +0000